This hut has recently been upgraded with double glazed windows. Coal is flown in for the fire making this hut warmer than many New Zealand houses!
Fees
Fees to 30 June 2026
- Adult (18+ years): $25 per night
- Youth (5–17 years): $12.50 per night
- Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
Fees from 1 July 2026
New rates apply. Updated hut and sole occupancy fees from 1 July 2026.
Pay online at the time of booking.
Backcountry Hut Passes can be used at this hut.
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Bookings
Bookings for the 2026/27 season open at 12 noon on Tuesday 12 May 2026.
View updated hut and sole occupancy fees from 1 July 2026.
- If no availability shows online for your dates, the hut is fully booked.
- No spaces are kept for visitors arriving without a booking.
- Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
- Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.
Your hut booking is for any bunk bed, not for a specific bunk bed – select your bunk bed on arrival.
Tracks to this hut
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Duration: 2-3 days Difficulty: Advanced -
Duration: 2-3 days Difficulty: Advanced
Location
Topo50 map sheet: BS22
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1518134, N5338304
Paparoa National Park Visitor Centre
| Phone: | +64 3 731 1895 |
| Email: | paparoavc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: | 4294 Coast Road Punakaiki RD 1 Runanga 7873 |
| Hours: | Visitor centre hours and services |